Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’ 

4.6/5 (36 reviews)
 Playas Del Coco, Coco, GU, Costa Rica

Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’ 

4.6/5 (36 reviews)
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Playas Del Coco
Coco, GU, Costa Rica

👉We specialize in Bottom Fishing with jigs and live bait for yellowfin tuna, Cubera snapper, amberjack, and grouper.

👉We try Rooster fishing with conventional reels and spinning reels; we use live bait and poppers, using until 4 fishing rods for best results on Roosters.

👉Also, we practice trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna few miles away from inshore.

👉We also specialize in spinning fishing with poppers and surface lures for any type of fish.

👉This type of fishing can be done from 90 to 300 feet. The Bahamas boat is comfortable with a toilet on board and shade to stay of the sunshine, with toilet on board. Electronics system; Fish finder, GPS, Stereo, radio VHF, Live well, Tuna-tubes, down rigger, outrigger, fight chair, Shimano & Penn reels, and light tackle; this boat has the safety required by the Costa Rican's Coast Guard: Lifejackets, fire extinguisher, first aid kits and other stuff the snorkel.

👉We specialize in Bottom Fishing with jigs and live bait for yellowfin tuna, Cubera snapper, amberjack, and grouper.

👉We try Rooster fishing with conventional reels and spinning reels; we use live bait and poppers, using until 4 fishing rods for best results on Roosters.

👉Also, we practice trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna few miles away from inshore.

👉We also specialize in spinning fishing with poppers and surface lures for any type of fish.

👉This type of fishing can be done from 90 to 300 feet. The Bahamas boat is comfortable with a toilet on board and shade to stay of the sunshine, with toilet on board. Electronics system; Fish finder, GPS, Stereo, radio VHF, Live well, Tuna-tubes, down rigger, outrigger, fight chair, Shimano & Penn reels, and light tackle; this boat has the safety required by the Costa Rican's Coast Guard: Lifejackets, fire extinguisher, first aid kits and other stuff the snorkel.

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Rating

4.6
36 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (39)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
76%
Caught fish

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Al Brooks
Al Brooks
Repeat angler
us
Montana, US
Member since 2016
28 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Full day inshore
Full Day Trip on January 2, 20263 adults
It was a tough day on the water to find biting fish, but we tried trolling, jigging, poppers,and cut bait. we caght red snapper, spanish mackerel, and albacore. Excellent conversations with the captain. Hopefullywe will be back next year to do this again. thalnk you!!
Response from Captain
January 3, 2026
Thank you so much Brooks for coming with us, unfortunately the sailfish wasn't possible. Fishing is fishing! Jose Mendez
Charles Skinner
Charles Skinner
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
beautiful morning on the water
Half Day Trip on March 13, 20262 adults
great time fishing! Arnoldo and Mark took care of us from the start. had all sorts of snacks and beverages. other special touches of serving watermelon during the trip along with sushi from one catch...delicious!!! it was a great morning!!!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Response from Captain
March 15, 2026
Hi Charles, thank you so much for your words. We really appreciate them nice for us that you enjoyed your fishing day. Jose Mendez
Michael Picard
Michael Picard
Repeat angler
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
3/4 day on December 15, 20252 adults
Damian  Ingle
Damian Ingle
us
California, US
Member since 2022
1
5.0
Verified
Great time
Full Day Trip on January 25, 20233 adults
Captain Genaro and his deck hand Jeremy were fantastic. They totally added to our experience. They spoke great english which is a huge plus for us. The Captain asked what kind of fishing experience we were looking for and we told him that "we wanted each of us (three) to catch any kind of fish to knock catching a fish in Costa Rica off our bucket list. From there we would like to catch some big open water fish." The captain took us out for about an hour and put us on 5 big Mahi Mahi in the first three hours of us fishing. Not only was the fishing everything we could have asked for, Genaro was very personable and had lots of local knowledge about the fishing and history of Costa Rica. On our trip we also were lucky enough to see humpback whales, sea turtles, dolphins, flying fish, rays, and a few sail fish jumping out of the water. I will definitely book with them again and tell anyone who is looking for a good crew to fish with in Costa Rica to use Papagayo Fishing.
Timothy El-Wailli
Timothy El-Wailli
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
2
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Trip!!
3/4 day on March 6, 20244 adults2 children
Three Mahi Mahi!! One beautiful Blue Marlin and an enormous black Marlin!! Great Captain and First Mate worked with kids ages 19-12 catch their own fish!! The most amazing day!! Thank you for adding highlight to our trip and Everlasting memories for our family!!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 day
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6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.6
36 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (39)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
76%
Caught fish

All reviews (36)

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Showing 15 of 36 reviews
Al Brooks
Al Brooks
Repeat angler
us
Montana, US
Member since 2016
28 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Full day inshore
Full Day Trip on January 2, 20263 adults
It was a tough day on the water to find biting fish, but we tried trolling, jigging, poppers,and cut bait. we caght red snapper, spanish mackerel, and albacore. Excellent conversations with the captain. Hopefullywe will be back next year to do this again. thalnk you!!
Response from Captain
January 3, 2026
Thank you so much Brooks for coming with us, unfortunately the sailfish wasn't possible. Fishing is fishing! Jose Mendez
Charles Skinner
Charles Skinner
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
beautiful morning on the water
Half Day Trip on March 13, 20262 adults
great time fishing! Arnoldo and Mark took care of us from the start. had all sorts of snacks and beverages. other special touches of serving watermelon during the trip along with sushi from one catch...delicious!!! it was a great morning!!!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Response from Captain
March 15, 2026
Hi Charles, thank you so much for your words. We really appreciate them nice for us that you enjoyed your fishing day. Jose Mendez
Michael Picard
Michael Picard
Repeat angler
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
3/4 day on December 15, 20252 adults
Damian  Ingle
Damian Ingle
us
California, US
Member since 2022
1
5.0
Verified
Great time
Full Day Trip on January 25, 20233 adults
Captain Genaro and his deck hand Jeremy were fantastic. They totally added to our experience. They spoke great english which is a huge plus for us. The Captain asked what kind of fishing experience we were looking for and we told him that "we wanted each of us (three) to catch any kind of fish to knock catching a fish in Costa Rica off our bucket list. From there we would like to catch some big open water fish." The captain took us out for about an hour and put us on 5 big Mahi Mahi in the first three hours of us fishing. Not only was the fishing everything we could have asked for, Genaro was very personable and had lots of local knowledge about the fishing and history of Costa Rica. On our trip we also were lucky enough to see humpback whales, sea turtles, dolphins, flying fish, rays, and a few sail fish jumping out of the water. I will definitely book with them again and tell anyone who is looking for a good crew to fish with in Costa Rica to use Papagayo Fishing.
Timothy El-Wailli
Timothy El-Wailli
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
2
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Trip!!
3/4 day on March 6, 20244 adults2 children
Three Mahi Mahi!! One beautiful Blue Marlin and an enormous black Marlin!! Great Captain and First Mate worked with kids ages 19-12 catch their own fish!! The most amazing day!! Thank you for adding highlight to our trip and Everlasting memories for our family!!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

FAQs about Papagayo Fishing – ‘Bahamas Boat’

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2010
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Mako Rebuilt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha 4-stroke
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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